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Middleweight Grand Prix Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurston Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underwood has chosen Party Hard- Andrew WK as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogan Redban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thurston Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban forces Underwood back against the ropes and clinches.
Underwood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redban walks away with a smile on his face. Underwood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Underwood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underwood, pushing him back against the ropes.
Redban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redban has clasped his hands together around Underwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Redban moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
An elbow from Redban crashes against the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban is staying tight to Underwood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
An elbow from Redban crashes against the mat.
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Underwood is letting Redban control him for a moment.
Underwood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Redban's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Redban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Underwood's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Underwood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Redban.
Underwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Redban controls the pace.
Underwood is looking for a triangle but Redban pushes his legs off easily.
Redban wants to pass the guard but Underwood is keeping the position.
Underwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Redban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban is looking to work some ground and pound but Underwood has wrist control.
Redban trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Underwood keeping full guard, as Redban tries to pass.
Redban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Redban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underwood, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redban gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Redban controlling the pace.
Redban throws a strike but Underwood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Underwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redban stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position.
Underwood is trying to keep Redban in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redban scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Redban dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Underwood shoots for a double leg takedown but Redban sprawls well. He's pushed Underwood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redban clinches.
Underwood tries to circle away but Redban has him pinned against the ropes.
Redban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redban misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood throws a front kick aimed at Redban's knee but Redban avoids it well.
Redban seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Redban closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redban manages to break the clinch.
Redban tries to close the distance and clinch but Underwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Underwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redban clinches up with Underwood and pushes him back against the ropes.
Underwood wants to break free but Redban has control.
Redban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redban was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Rogan Redban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Redban misses with the combination.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Redban tries a head kick but it misses.
Underwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?
Underwood shoots in and drives through. Redban sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Redban misses the target.
Redban takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban has clasped his hands together around Underwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
An elbow from Redban crashes against the mat.
Redban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rogan Redban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redban working away.
Underwood defending against the ground and pound.
Redban stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban pushes Underwood up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redban lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redban breaks from the clinch.
Redban shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underwood won't allow Redban to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Redban dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Underwood misses with a takedown attempt
and Redban counters by moving into the clinch.
Redban throws a knee to the head but misses.
Underwood blocks an elbow strike.
Redban drags the fight down to the ground.
Redban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redban tries to get out of the position.
Redban trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Underwood passes to side control.
Underwood is looking to take a break and control but Redban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Underwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Underwood trying to control the action but Redban is working from the bottom.
Redban is trying to get back to half guard.
Underwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redban keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redban tries to buck Underwood off but Underwood is having none of it.
Underwood grinds an elbow into Redban's temple.
Redban is not content to let Underwood control the position.
Redban is looking for a sweep.
Redban is not content to let Underwood control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban is trying to get back to half guard.
Redban is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Redban misses with a series of wild punches.
Redban is looking to clinch.
Redban tries to clinch there but Underwood circles away.
Redban shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Underwood's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban content to stall in guard here.
Underwood wants to sweep here but Redban controlling him for the moment.
Redban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Redban seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thurston Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogan Redban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redban postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Redban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redban has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Rogan Redban!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Rogan Redban!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Rogan Redban!
Rogan Redban wins by unanimous decision!
Rogan Redban took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bushido Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Kroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amonga Timoti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timoti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avenged Sevenfold - This Means War. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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199 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joachim Kroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amonga Timoti!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoti tries to clinch up but Kroll circles away and keeps his distance.
Kroll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timoti is looking to clinch but Kroll is avoiding it.
Kroll on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Timoti tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kroll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kroll throws a big shot that misses.
Kroll sets himself, and Timoti steps forward looking for the clinch! Kroll avoids it this time.
Timoti fails with a takedown attempt.
Kroll misses with an uppercut.
Kroll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timoti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroll misses with the combination.
Timoti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timoti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timoti clinches up with Kroll and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoti fails to pull guard.
Timoti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kroll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kroll tries to pull guard but Timoti won't allow it.
Timoti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amonga Timoti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kroll tries to keep at a distance but Timoti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timoti breaks the clinch.
Timoti throws a sloppy head kick and Kroll moves out of range easily.
Timoti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kroll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timoti staying out of range there.
Timoti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Timoti.
An attempted straight right counter from Kroll misses the target.
Timoti throws a nice looking combination but Kroll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoti tries to clinch there but Kroll circles away.
Timoti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroll.
Joachim Kroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kroll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timoti circles away quickly and effectively.
Timoti tries to clinch up but Kroll circles away and keeps his distance.
Timoti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joachim Kroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amonga Timoti.
Timoti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroll.
Timoti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kroll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timoti tries to clinch up but Kroll circles away and keeps his distance.
Timoti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kroll circles away.
Kroll throws a lazy uppercut
and Timoti counters with a series of strikes. Kroll will be more careful next time no doubt.
Timoti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kroll avoids the head kick by Timoti.
Timoti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kroll sprawls well. Kroll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timoti gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroll throws out a loose jab but Timoti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timoti is looking to clinch but Kroll is avoiding it.
Timoti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kroll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kroll throws an overhand right that lands on Timoti's shoulder, as Timoti tries to avoid the shot.
Timoti moves out of range as Kroll strikes.
Timoti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kroll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Timoti throws an elbow that misses.
Kroll takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kroll drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timoti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timoti moves out of range as Kroll strikes.
Timoti clinches.
Timoti goes for a takedown attempt but Kroll pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroll loads up on a big right hand but Timoti slips the punch.
Kroll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timoti is trying to counter with his kicks.
Timoti moves in looking to clinch but Kroll pushes him off.
Kroll appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kroll misses with a body shot.
Timoti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kroll throws a body shot but no joy.
Timoti shoots in for a takedown but Kroll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Timoti gets a clinch.
Kroll wants to break free but Timoti has control.
Timoti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kroll smiles and moves away.
Timoti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timoti misses with a double jab.
Timoti fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amonga Timoti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kroll swings for the body but Timoti moves out of range.
Timoti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Timoti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kroll misses with a looping right.
Timoti fails with a takedown attempt.
Kroll appears to be looking for a big counter.
Timoti scores with a head kick. Kroll tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Joachim Kroll has been cut.
A slow jab from Kroll misses its intended target.
Kroll has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kroll stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroll throws a hook to the side of Timoti's head but Timoti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timoti has closed the distance and engaged Kroll in a clinch.
Kroll is working for takedown but Timoti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timoti breaks the clinch.
Timoti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joachim Kroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amonga Timoti.
Kroll misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoti throws a head kick but Kroll moves out of range.
Timoti takes the fight into the clinch.
Timoti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kroll misses with a hook. Timoti ducked under it nicely.
Timoti has closed the distance and engaged Kroll in a clinch.
Timoti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kroll is defending well.
Kroll tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timoti just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Timoti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kroll after a bit of a struggle.
Timoti is looking to control Kroll's arms but Kroll gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timoti has his back to the ropes.
Kroll tries to stall but Timoti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Timoti has Kroll pressed against the ropes, preventing Kroll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timoti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timoti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Timoti as Kroll tries to tie him up.
Kroll has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Timoti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kroll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kroll sizes up Timoti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Timoti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Timoti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kroll's efforts to push away.
Timoti tries for a takedown but Kroll manages to get underhooks.
Timoti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Timoti can't find room to land a body shot as Kroll controls the action.
Kroll breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kroll.
Timoti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timoti blocks a jab.
Timoti moves out of range as Kroll strikes.
Timoti tries for a takedown but Kroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kroll missing with a left hand there. Timoti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timoti throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Kroll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timoti slips under a jab.
Timoti slips a jab from Kroll.
Joachim Kroll is winning the standup battle so far.
Timoti closes the distance and pushes Kroll back into the ropes.
Timoti trying to stall but Kroll improves his position.
Kroll goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timoti prevents it.
Kroll takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kroll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kroll's efforts to push away.
Kroll drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timoti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timoti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kroll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timoti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timoti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timoti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Timoti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amonga Timoti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kroll misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kroll.
Timoti tries to clinch but Kroll moves out of range.
Kroll misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amonga Timoti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joachim Kroll's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Timoti wants to clinch.
Timoti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kroll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timoti wants to clinch.
Timoti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kroll defends it nicely.
Kroll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kroll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kroll throws a hook to the side of Timoti's head but Timoti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timoti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kroll sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timoti somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kroll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timoti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kroll throws out the jab.
Timoti tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Kroll misses.
Timoti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Timoti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kroll circles away.
Timoti is looking to clinch but Kroll is avoiding it.
Timoti tries to clinch up.
Timoti tries to clinch but Kroll is having none of it.
Timoti tries to clinch but Kroll moves out of range.
Kroll is looking to counter punch.
Timoti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timoti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Timoti looks for a takedown but Kroll sprawls well.
Joachim Kroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amonga Timoti.
Timoti slips a jab from Kroll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoti avoids the body shot from Kroll.
Timoti shoots for a double leg takedown but Kroll sprawls well. He's pushed Timoti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kroll is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Timoti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Timoti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timoti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroll.
Timoti is looking to clinch.
Kroll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timoti tries to clinch but Kroll moves out of range.
Kroll moves out of range of the body kick from Timoti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timoti is defended easily by Kroll.
Kroll throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Kroll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Timoti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kroll pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kroll throws a hook to the side of Timoti's head but Timoti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timoti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Timoti wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroll looks to throw the jab but Timoti is out of range.
Timoti defending well as Kroll loads up on a big left hand.
Kroll throws a shot from downtown. Timoti moves away and avoids it.
Timoti unleashes a big counter combination but Kroll bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Timoti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kroll defends it nicely.
Kroll missing with a left hand there. Timoti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timoti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kroll as he avoids it easily.
Kroll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timoti moves out of range of the strikes.
Timoti dodges the punch combination from Kroll.
Timoti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Timoti or perhaps it was just good defense by Kroll, which made it look bad.
Kroll is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoti wants to clinch up but Kroll keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kroll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kroll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timoti.
As Kroll backs off Timoti throws a huge counter combo but Kroll manages to avoid it all.
Timoti misses with a takedown
letting Kroll counter with a right hand.
Timoti tries to clinch up.
Amonga Timoti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kroll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timoti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kroll throws a looping overhand right but Timoti ducks down to avoid it.
Kroll sets himself, and Timoti steps forward looking for the clinch! Kroll avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Kroll.
Timoti moves in looking to clinch but Kroll pushes him off.
Timoti is looking to land body kicks.
Timoti slips a jab from Kroll.
Kroll throws a hook but Timoti avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kroll misses with a hook.
Kroll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timoti can do to turn this around?
Timoti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kroll.
Joachim Kroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timoti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joachim Kroll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timoti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Joachim Kroll!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Joachim Kroll!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Joachim Kroll!
Joachim Kroll wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sanny Dahlbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Maknamera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dahlbeck's entrance music is Boney M. - Sunny. A fine choice. Tyson Maknamera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sanny Dahlbeck's chin.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sanny Dahlbeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Maknamera!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahlbeck swinging wildly here.
Dahlbeck throws a sloppy head kick and Maknamera moves out of range easily.
Maknamera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maknamera throws out a counter right but Dahlbeck avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Dahlbeck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dahlbeck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahlbeck moves out of range of the body kick.
Dahlbeck misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dahlbeck!
Dahlbeck misses with a head kick.
Dahlbeck throws a head kick but Maknamera moves out of range.
Dahlbeck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahlbeck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dahlbeck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dahlbeck duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlbeck scores with a spinning back kick!
Dahlbeck throws a right hand that Maknamera ducks under and follows up with a left that Maknamera also avoids with ease.
Maknamera rushes Dahlbeck and presses him up against the ropes.
Dahlbeck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dahlbeck throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Dahlbeck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maknamera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maknamera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanny Dahlbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maknamera misses with a head kick.
Dahlbeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlbeck throws a series of punches but Maknamera moves out of range.
Dahlbeck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahlbeck fails to land with a series of punches.
Dahlbeck is breathing heavily.
Maknamera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dahlbeck tries to move into range but Maknamera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dahlbeck, as that shot connected.
Maknamera scores with a head kick. Dahlbeck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maknamera feints a jab promting Dahlbeck to slip. Maknamera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dahlbeck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maknamera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sanny Dahlbeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahlbeck misses with a double jab.
Maknamera clinches up with Dahlbeck and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maknamera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maknamera fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dahlbeck.
Maknamera works on Dahlbeck's body with a couple of short punches.
Dahlbeck throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Dahlbeck.
Maknamera wants to get back to striking at distance but Dahlbeck won't allow it.
Dahlbeck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dahlbeck lands a good knee to the midsection. Maknamera won't want to take too many of those.
Dahlbeck lands a knee to the head.
Dahlbeck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maknamera has had enough of the clinch but Dahlbeck keeps him there for the moment.
Dahlbeck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dahlbeck tries to land a knee to the head but Maknamera blocks with his arms.
Dahlbeck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dahlbeck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maknamera blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Dahlbeck.
Dahlbeck tries a knee to the head but Maknamera blocks it.
Maknamera looking to throw knees to the head but Dahlbeck is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlbeck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maknamera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Dahlbeck.
Maknamera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dahlbeck.
Nice elbow from Dahlbeck.
Dahlbeck misses with an elbow strike.
Dahlbeck misses with a knee to the head.
Maknamera trying to land knees to the body.
Dahlbeck blocking some punches.
Dahlbeck lands a damaging elbow.
Dahlbeck misses with a knee strike.
Dahlbeck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maknamera struggles to land a body shot inside as Dahlbeck controls his hands.
Maknamera has a couple of punches blocked by Dahlbeck.
Dahlbeck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dahlbeck tries to land a knee to the head but Maknamera blocks with his arms.
Dahlbeck lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlbeck lands a damaging elbow.
Dahlbeck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maknamera trying to stall but Dahlbeck improves his position.
Maknamera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maknamera obliges.
Dahlbeck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maknamera dodges an elbow strike from Dahlbeck.
Maknamera takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahlbeck.
Maknamera tries to land knees in the clinch but Dahlbeck avoids the damage to the body.
Dahlbeck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maknamera blocks it with crossed arms.
Dahlbeck lands a damaging elbow.
Dahlbeck misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlbeck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dahlbeck misses with a knee to the head.
Maknamera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maknamera trying to control the position but instead, Dahlbeck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maknamera into the ropes.
Maknamera seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanny Dahlbeck dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maknamera scores with a hook.
Dahlbeck throws a head kick that Maknamera semi-blocks.
Maknamera is rocked!
Dahlbeck circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Maknamera drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dahlbeck follows Maknamera to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanny Dahlbeck!
After winning the bout, Sanny Dahlbeck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guillermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Belto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo comes to the ring accompanied by Fractal - Amor (feat. Syrin). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vito Belto enters the ring!
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27
250 lbs
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25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Guillermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vito Belto!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guillermo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belto throws a series of strikes that have Guillermo backpedaling.
Belto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belto lands a body shot.
Belto lands a left and a right that send Guillermo crashing to the mat, dazed. Belto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Eddie Guillermo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guillermo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guillermo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belto.
Guillermo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Belto manages to circle out of the way.
Oooooh!!! Belto has knocked Guillermo down with a huge combo! Belto steps away and waves a wobbly Guillermo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Guillermo is rocked!
Belto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Belto throws a series of punches but Guillermo moves out of range.
Belto misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillermo attempts a counter takedown but Belto avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Belto. Those never looked like landing.
Guillermo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Belto manages to circle out of the way.
Guillermo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belto drops Guillermo with a beautiful combination! Guillermo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Belto is looking for the KO!
Oh Guillermo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belto misses with a two punch combination.
Guillermo tries to counter by clinching up but Belto breaks away and moves out of range.
Belto throws a combination that misses
and Guillermo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guillermo seems to have got his legs back now.
Belto looks winded!
Guillermo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belto working hard to break the clinch.
Guillermo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guillermo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belto is trying to defend but Guillermo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guillermo controlling the pace.
Guillermo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Guillermo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Guillermo lands strikes from half guard.
Guillermo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belto on the ground.
Guillermo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Belto.
Guillermo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guillermo wants to pass to mount but Belto is defending the position.
Belto looking for submissions off his back.
Belto looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Belto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guillermo pulls his head out easily.
Guillermo controlling the pace.
Belto trying to get back to full guard but Guillermo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Guillermo wants to stand but Belto is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Guillermo controlling from mount.
Belto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guillermo wants to stand but Belto is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Guillermo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Belto is looking to improve his position but Guillermo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guillermo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Guillermo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belto looks a forlorn figure.
Guillermo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Belto is surviving well by controlling Guillermo's body position as best he can.
Belto tries to reverse the position but Guillermo maintains control.
Guillermo controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guillermo is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Belto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Belto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Guillermo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Guillermo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belto defends well and Guillermo ends up having to push Belto into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Belto does no damage.
Belto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Guillermo eats them both and turns towards Belto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Guillermo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Belto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guillermo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Belto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guillermo slows down the pace here.
Guillermo wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillermo tries to pull guard but Belto won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Guillermo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guillermo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belto walks away with a smile on his face. Guillermo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillermo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belto lands a body shot.
Vito Belto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belto misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Belto scores with a four punch combination!
Belto connects with a body shot that sends Guillermo's belly button to the back.
Belto lands with a nice combination. Guillermo backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belto tries to bum rush Guillermo with a series of wild strikes but Guillermo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guillermo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Belto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guillermo controlling from the full mount.
Guillermo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belto looks a forlorn figure.
Belto tries to reverse the position but Guillermo maintains control.
Belto is still trying to improve position.
Guillermo lands a heavy elbow.
Guillermo wants to take Belto's back but he can't do it this time.
Guillermo looking for a guillotine from mount but Belto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo working Belto over with strikes here.
Guillermo prevents Belto from getting the reversal.
Guillermo unloading with bombs!
Belto tries to reverse the position but Guillermo maintains control.
Guillermo working Belto over with strikes here.
Guillermo content just to control the position here.
Eddie Guillermo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guillermo looking to secure an arm triangle but Belto defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belto is bucking up trying to escape but Guillermo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Guillermo prevents Belto from getting the reversal.
Belto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Belto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guillermo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Guillermo seems to be looking for submissions.
Belto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Belto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Guillermo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guillermo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belto.
Belto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guillermo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guillermo.
Guillermo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belto looking for subs off his back but Guillermo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Guillermo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guillermo winds up and cracks Belto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guillermo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Belto wants to improve his position but Guillermo is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Guillermo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Guillermo with good strikes from the mount here!
Belto is looking to improve his position but Guillermo isn't that keen on the idea.
Guillermo controlling the position easily from mount.
Belto is looking to improve his position but Guillermo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guillermo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Guillermo content just to control the position here.
Belto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Guillermo controlling his opponent.
Guillermo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Guillermo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Guillermo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guillermo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belto is tightening it up a little... Guillermo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Guillermo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Guillermo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vito Belto!
The defeated Eddie Guillermo had this to say: 'He got Lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez takes a swing at Staal's ribcage but misses.
Valdez throws a right hand that Staal ducks under and follows up with a left that Staal also avoids with ease.
Staal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valdez just manages to avoid it.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Staal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez throws a hook but Staal avoids it easily.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staal throws a leg kick
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Staal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Valdez throws the left hand but Staal avoids the punch easily.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Staal misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Staal checks a leg kick.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Valdez misses.
Staal tried to counter with a leg kick but Valdez avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Staal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miguel Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Valdez.
Valdez misses with a hook. Staal ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Staal blocks the low kick.
Staal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Staal slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Staal circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Staal.
Danga de danga de dang - Valdez scores with a four punch combination!
Staal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Staal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Miguel Valdez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez throws a lazy uppercut
and Staal counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Valdez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valdez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Valdez. That snapped Staal's head back.
Valdez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Staal. That one must have hurt.
Staal throws a wild body kick that Valdez sees coming a mile off.
Valdez flicks out a counter leg kick but Staal steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valdez. That's going to slow Staal down.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Staal.
Valdez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valdez throws a low kick, looking for Staal's leg but Staal calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Staal looks to land a body kick but Valdez moved away.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
Staal ducks right into an uppercut from Valdez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Staal.
A big left from Valdez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Staal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez tries to land a leg kick but Staal saw it coming and moves away.
As Valdez looks to move away, Staal throws a big counter combo but Valdez just gets out of the way.
Staal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staal.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Staal throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
enabling Staal to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Staal!
Staal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valdez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Staal checks it well.
Valdez misses with a hook to the body
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
Valdez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Staal's hands.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Staal saw that one coming.
Staal tries to move into range but Valdez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Staal tries a low kick but Valdez avoids it.
Staal throws a chopping leg kick but Valdez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Staal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Valdez as he connects with a hook.
Staal lands with a kick to the ribs.
Staal scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Miguel Valdez's cut even more.
Valdez throws a big shot that misses.
Staal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez sizes up Staal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Staal misses with a body kick.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Valdez lands a really nice looking cross but Staal seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staal misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses with a low kick as Staal jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
It looked like Staal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez lands a jab to the head.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Staal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdez throws a body punch but Staal moves out of range.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Staal ducks down to avoid it.
As Valdez backs away, Staal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Staal is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Valdez.
Valdez misses with an uppercut
and Staal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Staal misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Staal.
Valdez throws a leg kick
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Staal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valdez.
Valdez jabs Staal right on the nose. Staal blinks but takes it well.
Staal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Staal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez wants to land a leg kick but Staal is out of range.
Valdez cracks Staal with an open hand slap.
Valdez clobbers Staal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Staal.
Valdez throws a hook but Staal blocks it.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Staal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valdez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staal can pounce on him.
Valdez moves out of range of the leg kick from Staal.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Staal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Staal slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Staal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valdez scrambles back to his feet.
The cut above Miguel Valdez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Staal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Staal staying out of range there.
Valdez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Staal misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Staal.
Valdez wants to land a leg kick but Staal is out of range.
Valdez stuns Staal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valdez misses with a low kick.
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Staal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Staal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Valdez blocks a head kick by Staal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez scores with a jab.
Staal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Staal scores with a head kick. Valdez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Staal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Staal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Staal tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Staal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Staal lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Staal.
Valdez misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Valdez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Valdez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez's corner calls for a 1-2. Valdez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Staal lands a brutal head kick. Valdez looks out on his feet and Staal throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Eric Staal!
Eric Staal is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Muji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Heavy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Muji's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Muji!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Heavy enables Muji to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Heavy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Heavy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Heavy is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Muji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heavy stalls.
Muji is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heavy is defending well.
Heavy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muji.
Heavy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heavy.
It looks like Vincent Muji has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muji shoots and misses
letting Heavy counter with a right hand.
Jordan Heavy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Muji.
Muji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heavy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heavy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muji counters with a takedown into side control.
Muji cracks Heavy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Muji throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muji landing a few strikes.
Muji is putting a hurting on Heavy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Muji creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Heavy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Heavy parries the strikes from Muji easily there. Muji is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Heavy to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heavy is breathing heavily.
Muji working the ground and pound from side control.
Heavy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muji on the ground.
Muji throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Muji postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Muji works to advance to full mount. Heavy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Muji is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Muji tries to control but Heavy wriggling away.
Heavy is trying desperately to improve position.
Heavy's coaches at Gracie Barra Hilo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Muji looking to finish Heavy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heavy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muji landing strikes from the mount and Heavy is in trouble!
Muji with shots to the head and body - Heavy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Heavy can't escape the position.
Muji is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muji working the ground and pound effectively.
Heavy is rocked!
Muji looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Heavy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Muji! Heavy is hurt baaadly! Muji is firing away with more strikes - Heavy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Muji!
Vincent Muji got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isi Nanuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isi Nanuq!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanuq steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kennedy. That one must have hurt.
Kennedy lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Nanuq misses
and Kennedy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kennedy stuns Nanuq with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nanuq scores with a nice strike.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nanuq. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nanuq counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nanuq is working for an americana but Kennedy has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Nanuq was thinking about the submission.
Kennedy trying to keep a closed guard but Nanuq is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanuq content to stall in guard here.
Nanuq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Nanuq from controlling successfully.
Kennedy controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nanuq throwing strikes but missing.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Nanuq from controlling successfully.
Nanuq has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennedy controls Nanuq momentarily but Nanuq frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nanuq getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kennedy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kennedy cracks Nanuq with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Chris Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy slips a jab from Nanuq.
Nanuq thuds his right hand into Kennedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Nanuq. Those never looked like landing.
Kennedy is looking to score with low kicks.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Nanuq had a free shot at his head there.
Nanuq bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donk. Kennedy catches Nanuq right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nanuq misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Nanuq was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nanuq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nanuqs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Nanuq moves away and avoids it.
Nanuq is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Nanuq moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Nanuq.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Nanuq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanuq takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Nanuq's head but Nanuq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy misses with a low kick as Nanuq jumps back.
Nanuq changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nanuq.
Nanuq throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kennedy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nanuq stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chris Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanuq misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanuq is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kennedy's half guard.
Kennedy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nanuq missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nanuq looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isi Nanuq will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the head.
Kennedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kennedy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nanuq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Nanuq off the ropes and back into range.
Kennedy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nanuq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nanuq drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kennedy controls Nanuq momentarily but Nanuq frees himself.
Nanuq wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Nanuq throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanuq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nanuq wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kennedy is now in half guard.
Nanuq is looking to control Kennedy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nanuq avoid being mounted?
Nanuq is controlling Kennedy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nanuq is trying to maintain the position but Kennedy is very close to passing his half guard.
Nanuq is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nanuq tries to roll over but Kennedy keeps him under control.
Nanuq is working hard here to advance position.
Nanuq is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Nanuq gets back to full guard.
Nanuq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kennedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kennedy stays in close to Nanuq's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy throws a solid leg kick but Nanuq takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a body shot that sends Nanuq's belly button to the back.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Kennedy misses.
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nanuq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
Chris Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Nanuq.
Kennedy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kennedy catches Nanuq with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanuq bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Nanuq takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Nanuq displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nanuq keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nanuq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nanuq's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanuq keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nanuq shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kennedy is trying to defend but Nanuq finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nanuq throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Nanuq is thwarting Kennedy's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanuq seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nanuq thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nanuq thows a huge punch but Kennedy dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanuq seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kennedy wants to get back to full guard.
Kennedy is controlling Nanuq's trapped leg to prevent Nanuq from advancing to side control.
Kennedy is not content to let Nanuq control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Nanuq swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nanuq throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nanuq keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nanuq is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Nanuq blocks the low kick.
Nanuq shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kennedy counters with an inside leg kick.
Nanuq's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nanuq duly obliges.
Kennedy throws a good cross that connects.
Nanuq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
letting Nanuq counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nanuq looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kennedy!
Nanuq taking a break here but Kennedy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nanuq is trying to control the action in half guard but Kennedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kennedy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nanuq is working away from the top position though.
Nanuq is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nanuq.
Kennedy trying to control but Nanuq postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy won't allow Nanuq to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Nanuq seems content to control.
Kennedy trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanuq trying to control from Kennedy's half guard. Kennedy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nanuq.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isi Nanuq clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nanuq crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kennedy - the referee stops the clock and Nanuq gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kennedy. Nanuq manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nanuq blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Nanuq connects with a body shot.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Nanuq.
Nanuq avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nanuq momentarily.
Nanuq on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanuq throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kennedy lands a nice shot that snaps Nanuq's head back.
No joy there for Nanuq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nanuq lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanuq.
Nanuq throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Nanuq moves out of range.
Nanuq throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nanuq off to one side.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nanuq counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Nanuq are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nanuq working the strikes but Kennedy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kennedy trying to control from the bottom.
Nanuq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is concentrating on defense, preventing Nanuq from advancing position.
Kennedy is not content to let Nanuq control the position.
Kennedy is holding on to half guard well.
Nanuq missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy is not content to let Nanuq control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nanuq uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nanuq throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanuq.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Nanuq down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nanuq.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nanuq.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Nanuq moved away.
Nanuq defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nanuq.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the ropes and back into range.
Nanuq changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to avoid it but Nanuq manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kennedy to the ground. Kennedy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nanuq.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isi Nanuq. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nanuq has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Nanuq misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nanuq thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
Nanuq tries to work over Kennedy's front leg with a kick but Kennedy checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy misses with a hook.
It looked like Nanuq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nanuq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanuq was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Nice body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nanuq on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks Nanuq off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nanuq counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Nanuq is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kennedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Nanuq wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nanuq throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanuq misses with a hook.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nanuq throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Nanuq misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Nanuq.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Nanuq slaps the foot to one side.
Nanuq will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nanuq.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Nanuq's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nanuq down.
Nanuq moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Nanuq changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kennedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nanuq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nanuq is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kennedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nanuq wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy.
Kennedy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nanuq's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nanuq seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanuq missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nanuq is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Kennedy wants to improve his position but Nanuq is controlling well.
Kennedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nanuq works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nanuq trying to control from half guard but Kennedy is working away.
Nanuq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head.
Nanuq throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kennedy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nanuq scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nanuq is thwarting Kennedy's attempts to control the position.
Nanuq perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanuq dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nanuq's sensitive parts.
Nanuq fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isi Nanuq showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nanuq has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Chris Kennedy wins by unanimous decision!
Chris Kennedy is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vaji Clitorisukah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Woo Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clitorisukah comes to the ring accompanied by Sorry Jung Woo Park. Park comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Psy - Gentleman M/V kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jung Woo Park enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vaji Clitorisukah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Woo Park!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clitorisukah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clitorisukah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clitorisukah looks to land a right hand but Park moved out of range.
Park closes the distance and clinches.
Clitorisukah prevents a body shot from Park.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clitorisukah scores with a shoulder strike.
Clitorisukah misses with a punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clitorisukah lands a hook that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park misses with a punch to the body.
Clitorisukah blocks a body shot from Park.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clitorisukah avoids it.
Park tries a body shot but Clitorisukah blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clitorisukah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clitorisukah misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clitorisukah lands with a short shot to the head.
Clitorisukah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park is working for takedown but Clitorisukah is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Clitorisukah fails to land.
Clitorisukah lands a nice uppercut.
Clitorisukah misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clitorisukah fails to land.
Clitorisukah struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
Park tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clitorisukah avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Park.
Clitorisukah lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Clitorisukah.
Park tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Park tries to throw a body punch but Clitorisukah avoids it by throwing Park back against the ropes.
We've been informed that Park has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Park tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clitorisukah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clitorisukah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Park is keeping busy.
Clitorisukah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clitorisukah backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clitorisukah.
Clitorisukah can't find room to land a body shot as Park controls the action.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clitorisukah fails to land.
Park tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Park tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clitorisukah's elbow.
Clitorisukah tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Park misses with a body punch.
Park is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clitorisukah is keeping busy.
Park successfully pulls guard.
Park wants to sweep here but Clitorisukah controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clitorisukah being controlled here momentarily.
Clitorisukah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Park is proving hard to escape from.
Park wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Park is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Clitorisukah frees his head nicely. Oh but Park has switched to an armbar! Clitorisukah is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jung Woo Park!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jung Woo Park made sure he mentioned Machine Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that EM Punk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily EM Punk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, EM Punk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dever!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dever sprawls well. Dever wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punk gets slowly back to his feet.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dever moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dever shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Punk eats them both and turns towards Dever to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dever pinned against the ropes. Dever gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dever connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punk has been working on his balance at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dever.
Punk blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Dever has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dever lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dever misses with a straight left.
Punk tries for a takedown but Dever circles away easily
and Dever counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dever's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dever duly obliges.
It looks like EM Punk has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punk.
Punk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dever tries to avoid it but Punk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dever to the ground. Dever escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joe Dever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dever misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dever misses with a two punch combination.
Dever lands a leg kick that knocks Punk off balance momentarily.
Dever lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
EM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dever throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Punk shoots and misses
and Dever counters with a straight right hand.
Punk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dever counters with a series of strikes. Punk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punk walks into a straight right hand from Dever.
Punk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dever defends it nicely.
Punk is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dever lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punk circles away quickly and effectively.
Punk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dever counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dever stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dever wants it to stay on the feet.
Dever scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punk closes the distance and clinches up with Dever, looking for a takedown. Punk pushes Dever against the ropes but Dever circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Dever. Those never looked like landing.
Punk tries to move into range but Dever moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dever moves into range and clinches up with Punk.
Punk blocks an uppercut.
Dever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dever can't find room to land a body shot as Punk controls the action.
Punk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dever throws a head punch that misses.
Dever is trying to break the clinch but Punk is controlling him.
Punk jumps guard but Dever turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Dever is trying to push Punk away but Punk has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dever prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punk.
Punk is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Dever gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Punk tries to land knees in the clinch but Dever avoids the damage to the body.
Dever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dever throws a series of punches but Punk moves out of range.
Dever is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Punk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dever looks to land a combination. Punk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A right-left combo lands from Dever.
Punk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dever counters with a low kick, right behind Punk 's knee.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dever throws out a counter right but Punk avoids it with no problem.
Punk with a poor takedown
and Dever counters with a crisp one two that drops Punk! Dever thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Punk to his feet! Punk is in big trouble!
Punk is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dever moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Punk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dever walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Punk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dever swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Punk's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dever!
Joe Dever spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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